YEAR 2
Teacher: Miss Grove
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Riley (mornings) & Mrs Colley (afternoons)
Our Gospel Value is: Thankfulness
Pupil Leaders:
Our School Councillors:
Our Eco Warriors:
Our SHINE Councillors:
Our link Governors: Simon Nield and Lynne Davies
Helpful Information:
Reading books will be changed on a Friday
Reading records are needed in school every day
Library book changing day is Thursday
PE days are Monday and Friday - come in PE kits ready for these lessons.
- Please note that jewellery and accessories (e.g. watches, hair bows) must not be worn on a PE day due to safety reasons.
Spelling test weekly on Friday
Homework is given out every Friday to be completed and returned by the following Thursday
Log-ons for Times Tables Rock Stars, Numbots and Nessy are on the front of your child's reading record
Healthy snacks - if your child does not have morning toast, they may bring in a healthy snack
Water bottles - children will need a water bottle in school each day.
- This must contain water - no juice or flavoured water.
- Please make sure water bottles are clearly named and are returned daily after washing.
Looking ahead:
Y2 Meet the Teacher - Wednesday 10th September
International Day of Languages – Friday 26th September
Parents’ Evenings – Wednesday 22nd October and Thursday 23rd October
Autumn Term message from Miss Grove:
A Warm Welcome to Year 2!
Hello and a big welcome back after the summer holidays! I hope you all had a wonderful rest and are ready for an exciting Autumn Term in Year 2.
This term, Year 2 have some fascinating topics ahead of them. In History, we’ll be learning out about significant people from the past and how they have shaped the world we live in today. In Science, we’ll begin by exploring Habitats and the amazing places where animals live.
Reading is a really important part of Year 2 and central to children’s learning. We’ll continue to build on the skills developed in Year 1 and enjoy a wide variety of books together.
In Maths, we’ll focus on Place Value, and practice number facts daily. Our English lessons will take us on exciting adventures with two fantastic texts: Wolves and Jim and the Beanstalk.
You’ll also find our Knowledge Organisers linked below. These give an overview of the key learning for this term in subjects including History, Science, Art, RE and PE.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—I’m always happy to help.
Here’s to a brilliant year of learning, exploring and growing together in Year 2!
Thank you for your support,
Miss Grove
Useful Documents for Year 2
Year 2 Curriculum Learning Overview
Year 1 and Year 2 Common Exception Words
50 Recommended Reads for 6-7 year olds
Year 2 'Meet the Teacher' information
Summer Term Documents
Weekly Spellings Overview Summer
Spring Term Documents
Weekly Spellings Overview for Spring 1
Weekly Spellings Overview for Spring 2
Year 2 SATS Parents' Meeting Information
Autumn Term Documents
Year 2 Blog
A 'Royal' Visit
year2 teacher (K.Warburton) on: Year 2 Blog
Our classroom was full of royalty on Thursday when Year 2 dressed up as kings and queens for the day! Linked to our History topic, 'Magnificent Monarchs, we were visited by Mr Worrell who taught us all about the lives of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II. The children were lucky enough to look at and hold many artefacts linked to these monarchs to bring their learning to life! We made comparisons between the monarchs and reflected on similarities and differences between life now and life in the Elizabethan and New Elizabethan periods.
Eco Champions
year2 teacher (K.Warburton) on: Year 2 Blog
Year 2 have done a fantastic job at picking up litter that has blown onto our school grounds and sorting the litter so that some could be recycled. Thank you for protecting out animals by completing this very important job!
Spotting minibeasts!
year2 teacher (K.Warburton) on: Year 2 Blog
Year 2 went into Forest School last week to hunt for and identify different types of minibeasts living in the woodland habitat. We focused on two microhabitats: under logs and in the grass. The children spotted so many creatures, such as ladybirds, centipedes, woodlice and lots of slugs! We explored wht the microhabitats are providing the animals and why the minibeasts like it in damp, dark places.
Reading in the sunshine!
year2 teacher (K.Warburton) on: Year 2 Blog
We enjoyed our last session of Brilliant Book Club by drinking hot chocolate and reading freely in the sunshine! The children have loved taking part in the Lancashire Brilliant Book Awards, reading the four nominated books and voting for their favourite. We can't wait to find out which book and author has won!
Seed germination
year2 teacher (K.Warburton) on: Year 2 Blog
We have been observing cress seeds to investigate what they need to start growing. We know that a seed begins as a dormant seed and when it begins to grow it is called germination. Each pair has got two tubs with cress seeds in - one is being given water and the other is not! Hopefully, with the right conditions of water and warmth, our cress seeds will germinate and continue in their life cycle.